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Free public schooling came to the Philippines by Spanish Decree in 1863 but was limited and rarely available until after the Spanish American War.
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What did the Spanish do in the Philippines?
The Spanish owned the Philippines as part of their empire. The Philippines was governed from what is now Mexico, since Spain and Philippines are too far apart. Since Spain owned the Philippines for some 300 years, Spanish culture and influence has made a very big impact on Philippine culture. In Luzon, you'll see Mexican-style churches at every square. The Filipino language, also has countless amounts of cognates with Spanish. The days of the week, conjunctions, and time-telling is done in Spanish, even though it isn't the official language of the Philippines anymor. The cuisine of the Philippines also bears Spanish influence, such as lechon, crispy patta, flan and empanada. Which are as popular and "national" in the Philippines as they would be in Spain, Mexico or Puerto Rico.
How does Philippines demography affect education in the Philippines?
Demography is usually about the population of a certain country and the profile of the population. This affects education in the country such that when people are to many and facilities are too small, education does not become a priority, leading to smaller population educated. There is also a question on language since Philippines is made up of different ethnicities and therefore different languages. It may create educational barriers.
How long has Manila been the capital of the Philippines?
Manila has been the capital of the Philippines since 1571, when Spanish colonizers established it as the center of their colonial administration. Although the capital was briefly moved to Quezon City from 1948 to 1976, Manila has remained the official capital since the Spanish colonial period. Therefore, Manila has served as the capital for over 450 years.
What does Teresa translate to from spanish to English?
Since Teresa is a name, it changes only in pronunciation. Nevertheless, I use Teresa as a Spanish equivalent to my English name Tess
Was there any resistance in Philippines to the Spaniards after 1898?
Considering that the Spaniards were no longer in power after 1898, since the Philippines were ceded to United States control after the Spanish-American War of 1898, the answer is "No", simply because there was nothing to resist on the Spanish front. Of course, Aguinaldo and his movement to create an independent Philippines did not go away. They simply redirected their resistance to the US occupation.
Philippines World War 2?
The Philippines was America's territory since the 1898 Spanish-American War. The first thing Japan did after Pearll Harbor was take over the Philippines. One of the greatest victories for America when MacArthur stepped on to the shore of one of the islands after reclaiming them.
What kind of calendar is used in the Philippines?
The Philippines uses the Gregorian calendar, which is the most widely used calendar system in the world. This calendar was introduced in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and has been in use ever since.
What are the European heritage that can be found in the Philippines?
European heritage still can be found in the Philippines. It's still rich and standing in each part of the country. It can be found by; Old Churches, Old Fortress, European architecture, European houses, etc. The Filipino people have European heritage since they were influenced by Europeans (Spanish). Philippines is the only country that influenced by European heritage in Asia
When was Cavite created?
Cavite was officially created as a province in 1614 during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. It was founded by Spanish conquistadors and has since played a significant role in Philippine history.
What are the top 10 corporation of the Philippines since 2007-2008?
WHAT ARE THE TOP 10 CORPORATION IN THE PHILIPPINES SINCE 2007-2008?
Who captured the Philippines when the war began?
That depends on which war you are interested in.When the Spanish-American War began, the US captured the Philippines from the Spanish.When World War 2 began for the US in 1941 (it had already been going since at least 1939 for other nations), the Japanese Empire captured the Philippines from the US.
What currency did philipians use?
The currency used in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso, abbreviated as PHP. It is subdivided into 100 centavos. The Peso has been the official currency since the Spanish colonial period, and it is issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines).
